Summer in the Global Village: Brasil Summerfest – Marcelo D2, BNegao, and pictures

The World

Reporter Mirissa Neff caught up with the two MC's of Planet Hemp, Marcelo D2 and BNegao, to talk about Brazil's protests, upward mobility, and their inspiration to start rapping.

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